Senior Specialist, Transportation Management

We expect all Scout employees to have integrity, curiosity, resourcefulness, and strive to exhibit a positive attitude, as well as a growth mindset. You’ll be comfortable with change and flexible in a fast-paced, high-growth environment. You’ll take a collaborative approach to achieve ambitious goals. Here's what else you'll bring:

Bachelor’s/master’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics or related fields preferred, or equivalent experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree

Professional Background with FTL/LTL carriers or brokers is necessary

Minimum 7 years of experience in inbound logistics planning, preferably within the automotive industry, is necessary

Hands-on experience in designing and executing multimodal inbound transportation sourcing strategies (FTL, LTL, xD, MSTL, MR), including RFP/RFQ processes and contract development is needed

Deep expertise in defining business requirements, implementing, and managing Transportation Management Systems (e.g., SAP TM or equivalent platforms) is a must-have

This is a full-time, exempt position eligible to receive a base salary and to participate in an annual performance bonus program. Final salary offered will be determined based on factors including but not limited to the candidate's skills and experience. The annual performance bonus program is preset and not candidate dependent.

Initial base salary range = $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

Internal leveling code: IC8

Notice to applicants:

Residing in

San Francisco

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following:

Transportation Management System:

Lead the deployment of a best-in-class Transportation Management System (e.g., SAP TM and/or 4PL integration) to streamline inbound logistics operations. Define comprehensive functional requirements, coordinate cross-functional implementation plans, and ensure seamless synergetic integration with adjacent IT systems to enable end-to-end process visibility and automation.

Inbound Concept Implementation:

Architect and implement a holistic, multi-modal inbound transportation strategy encompassing LTL, FTL, small parcel, ocean, and air freight. Drive alignment across departments to support both pre-series and series production phases. Develop lane-specific logistics solutions that optimize cost, service levels, and sustainability across domestic and international supply chains.

Inbound Transportation RFx (RFI, RFP, RFQ) Strategy: